The Latest: Japan's Olympics minister reaffirms no delay

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic:

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Japan's Olympics minister has brushed off President Donald Trump's suggestion the Tokyo Olympics be postponed.

Olympic minister Seiko Hashimoto told a news conference Friday that the International Olympic Committee and Japanese organizers are “not considering cancellation or a postponement, absolutely not at all.”

Trump’s suggestion was for Tokyo to consider postponing the Games by one year.

Hashimoto said: “We are pursuing our preparations toward holding a safe and secure event on July 24."

She said the entire world is now fighting the virus and there will be positive effect. “We will do our utmost to achieve the event as planned,” Hashimoto said.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wife has tested positive for the new coronavirus.

Trudeau's office said Sophie Grégoire Trudeau is felling well and will remain in isolation. She had just returned from a trip from London.

“The Prime Minister is in good health with no symptoms” and will plan to be in isolation for 14 days, the statement said.

"Also on the advice of doctors, he will not be tested at this stage since he has no symptoms. For the same reason, doctors say there is no risk to those who have been in contact with him recently."

His office said he will resume his duties on Friday.

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau thanked those who've reached out to her and said she would “be back on my feet soon.”

Her statement also said her quarantine at home would be nothing compared to those facing more serious health concerns.

Canada has had more than 110 cases of infection with the new virus, with one death from COVID-19, the illness it causes.

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